- Must visit
Museum Folkwang
World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Magdeburg to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Essen will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 6 trains that leave Magdeburg for Essen on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 2434 · ICE 644
IC 2044 · ICE 944
ICE 1540
80342 · ICE 946
80340 · ICE 646
IC 2044 · ICE 944
IC 2434 · ICE 644
80342 · ICE 946
ICE 1540
80340 · ICE 646Trains from Magdeburg to Essen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for Magdeburg to Essen trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80340 · ICE 646 | On time 4:17 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 4h21 | 8:38 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
80342 · ICE 946 | On time 5:31 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 4h04 | 9:35 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2434 · ICE 644 | On time 7:01 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3h37 | 10:38 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2044 · ICE 944 | On time 8:04 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3h31 | 11:35 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:40 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 7h08 | 4:48 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Tipping is modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is typical.
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Essen Hbf -> Essen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Magdeburg to Essen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Magdeburg to Essen trains use the Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Essen-Werden. Use this guide to compare Magdeburg and Essen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Magdeburg Hbf is 1 km from Magdeburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Magdeburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hummels Brauhaus, Pizza Hut, ALEX, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Magdeburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Magdeburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Magdeburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Magdeburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Magdeburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Magdeburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Magdeburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Magdeburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadtfeld, ArtHOTEL Magdeburg.
Magdeburg-Neustadt is 3 km from Magdeburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Magdeburg-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bingöl Grill, Pizza Haus, Drachenhaus, Eiscafe San Marco
Wi-Fi is available at Magdeburg-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Magdeburg-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Magdeburg-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Magdeburg-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Magdeburg-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Magdeburg-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Magdeburg-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Magdeburg-Neustadt.
Magdeburg Sudenburg is 2 km from Magdeburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Magdeburg Sudenburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zum Altmärker, Asia-Bistro, Tuba Grill, Orient Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Magdeburg Sudenburg. ATMs are available at Magdeburg Sudenburg.
Ticket office support is available at Magdeburg Sudenburg. Information desks are available at Magdeburg Sudenburg.
Luggage storage is available at Magdeburg Sudenburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Magdeburg Sudenburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Magdeburg Sudenburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Magdeburg Sudenburg.
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen-Werden is 7 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Werden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Kettner's Kamota, Abraham Konditorei & Cafe Werntges seit 1962, La Piazzetta, Pia
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Werden. ATMs are available at Essen-Werden.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Werden. Information desks are available at Essen-Werden.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Werden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Werden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Werden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Werden.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hohenstein, Domstuben.
Essen-Steele is 4 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Steele has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bootshaus Ruhreck, Da Vinici, Asia-Nudeln, Bacchos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Steele. ATMs are available at Essen-Steele.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Steele. Information desks are available at Essen-Steele.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Steele. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Steele: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Steele: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Steele.
Nearby hotels include Zur Guten Quelle, Hotel Töff-Töff, Budike.
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